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Finance Minister Interacts With PM Internship Scheme Interns in New Delhi

Yesterday, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs met with participants of the PM Internship Scheme during an official event in New Delhi.

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday interacted with 86 interns participating in the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), highlighting the scheme’s role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations. The interaction, held in New Del
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday interacted with 86 interns participating in the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), highlighting the scheme’s role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry expectations. The interaction, held in New Del Photo via Ddindia

On Sunday, 16 August 2026, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs engaged in a formal interaction with interns participating in the PM Internship Scheme at an event held in New Delhi (PIB). The meeting, which was officially documented by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), marked a direct exchange between the minister and young professionals selected under the government’s flagship internship program (PIB).

The interaction, described as a structured engagement, provided interns with an opportunity to discuss policy frameworks, economic priorities, and operational challenges within the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs (PIB). While specific details of the discussion were not disclosed, the event underscored the government’s emphasis on fostering dialogue between policymakers and emerging talent (PIB). The minister, who holds dual charge of finance and corporate affairs, has previously highlighted the role of such programs in bridging gaps between academic training and real-world governance (PIB).

Launched as part of broader initiatives to enhance youth participation in public administration, the PM Internship Scheme has facilitated placements for hundreds of interns across ministries since its inception. The minister’s participation in such sessions aligns with efforts to institutionalize mentorship and knowledge transfer within bureaucratic structures (PIB).

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) noted that the event was publicized through official channels, though it did not specify the number of interns present or the exact duration of the interaction (PIB). No immediate announcements regarding policy changes or new initiatives were made following the meeting.

As of now, there is no indication of follow-up engagements or specific outcomes tied to the interaction. Further details about the minister’s roadmap for intern contributions or future iterations of the program remain undisclosed (PIB).

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